How a childhood illness led this entrepreneur to start an Ayurvedic company; now runs 160 clinics pan-India May 5, 2021 Guru Manish Ji built Shuddhi Ayurveda to spread awareness about the power of Ayurveda. Now, the company operates 160 clinics, two super-speciality hospitals, and a school across India. 0 CLAPS true Ayurveda — a 5,000-years-old alternative medicine system — finds its roots in India. Recognised as one of the oldest healing methods, it is known for its holistic approach, which relies on the belief in maintaining a balance between mind, body, and soul. Although Ayurveda is beneficial in preventing and curing many diseases and ailments, according to the National Center for Biotechnology (NCBI), it is not highly acceptable scientifically due to a lack of evidence.